adenoviruses
|ad-e-no-vi-rus-es|
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/ˈædɪnoʊˌvaɪrəsɪz/
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/ˈædɪnəʊˌvaɪrəsɪz/
(adenovirus)
related to adenoviruses
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adenovirus' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'adēn,' meaning 'gland,' and 'virus,' meaning 'poison' or 'venom.'
Historical Evolution
'adēn' combined with 'virus' to form the modern English word 'adenovirus.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to viruses affecting glands, but now it encompasses a broader range of infections.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/05/06 17:21